Venice, with its many ancient buildings 1) …… (look) beautiful on such a clear summer's day. The sun 2) …… (shine) brightly over the calm waters as James and Elsa 3)……. (reach) the Grand Canal, where a gondola 4) ……. ( wait) for them. "I thought I'd surprise you with a boat ride," said James. While they 5)…….. (travel) along the canal, they 6) …………..(stop) a few times so that Elsa 7) (can) admire the wonderful churches and monuments. Their guide helpfully 8) ………… (tell) them the name of each place. As other boats 9) ……..… (pass) them, their cheerful passengers 10) ……..… (wave) and 11) ………. (smile) at the happy couple. Laughter, music and the delicious smell of Italian cooking 12) ………..… (fill) the air. When they 13) ……… (approach) Rialto Bridge, they suddenly 14) …………. (hear) a loud roar. Total [7]
